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The Jesuits: A History from Ignatius to the Present

John W. O'Malley S.J. · Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Format: Hardcover

As Pope Francis continues to make his mark on the church, there is increased interest in his Jesuit background—what is the Society of Jesus, how is it different from other religious orders, and how has it shaped the world? In The Jesuits, acclaimed historian John W. O’Malley,...
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The True Herod

Geza Vermes · Bloomsbury T&T Clark
Format: Print book

Who was Herod the Great? How did he come to govern one of the most politically tumultuous regions in the world? Was he the heartless baby-killer of Matthew's Gospel, or does this popular tale do Herod a great disservice? Geza Vermes, whose work on the Historical Jesus and the Dead Sea Scrolls...
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Your Legacy: The Greatest Gift

James Dobson · FaithWords
Format: Hardcover

We live in a culture that seeks to destroy the embryonic faith of our children and usher them into politically correct ideology, godless systems of belief, and gross immorality that would have shocked previous generations. This is what confronts todays Christian parents and many of them...
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The President's Devotional LP: The Daily Readings That Inspired President Obama

Joshua DuBois · HarperLuxe; Lrg edition
Format: Large print book

The President's Devotional lets you start each day with the words that have inspired President Barack Obama, collected by Joshua DuBois, President Obama's "Pastor-in-Chief" (Time magazine)—his spiritual advisor who also served as the executive director of the White...
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The Reason for My Hope: Salvation

Billy Graham · W Group
Pages: 207
Format: Hardcover

Back cover:

What is the most hopeful word in History?

For Billy Graham, that word is SALVATION.

Salvation from what?

From our selfish and self-destructive selves.

From the messes we get ourselves into.

From the sin that...

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A Beautiful Defeat: Find True Freedom and Purpose in Total Surrender to God

Matthew L Jacobson · Thomas Nelson
Format: Hardcover

Total surrender to God: the surprising key to experiencing the sense of peace and purpose you crave. There is a gnawing feeling inside all of us that says we could be better. If we would just be more organized or work a little harder, we’d finally have the rich and fulfilling life...
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Instinct: The Power to Unleash Your Inborn Drive

T. D. Jakes · FaithWords; 1St Edition edition
Format: Hardcover

An instant 1 New York Times bestseller for six weeks, Bishop T.D. Jakess smash-hit INSTINCT shows readers how to tap into their God-given intuition to achieve ultimate success. Whether you call it following your heart, a gut feeling, a hunch or intuition, instinct-the inner knowledge bubbling...
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The Friends of Jesus

Karen Kingsbury · Howard Books
Pages: 240
Format: Hardcover

America's favorite inspirational novelist and #1 New York Times bestselling author offers a richly told tale about six of Jesus' closest friends and companions, bringing biblical truths to life in this captivating continuation of her Life-Changing Bible Study series.In our everyday...
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You'll Get Through This Study Guide with DVD Pack: Hope and Help for Your Turbulent Times

Max Lucado · Thomas Nelson; Pap/DVD St edition
Format: Paperback

You fear you wont make it through We all do We fear that the depression will never lift the yelling will never stop the pain will never leave In the pits surrounded by steep walls and aching reminders we wonder Will this gray sky ever brighten This load ever lighten InxAthis six-session...
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Renegade Amish: Beard Cutting, Hate Crimes, and the Trial of the Bergholz Barbers

Donald B. Kraybill · Johns Hopkins University Press
Format: Hardcover

On the night of September 6, 2011, terror called at the Amish home of the Millers. Answering a late-night knock from what appeared to be an Amish neighbor, Mrs. Miller opened the door to her five estranged adult sons, a daughter, and their spouses. It wasn't a friendly visit. Within...
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He-motions: Even Strong Men Struggle

T D Jakes · G.P. Putnam's Sons
Pages: 323
Format: Hardcover

T. D. Jakes has helped millions of women discover the glorious truth of who they are. His bestseller The Lady, Her Lover and Her Lord was a groundbreaking look at a woman's most important relationships-with God, with the man in her life, and with herself-and was the first step toward...
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